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Linda Flanagan

Linda Flanagan is a freelance writer, researcher, and editor. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, The Wall St. Journal, Newsweek, Running Times, and Mind/Shift, and she blogs regularly for the Huffington Post. Linda writes about education, culture, athletics, youth sports, mental health, politics, college admissions, and other curiosities. She also reviews books and conducts interviews.

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How Knowing Teen Brains a Little Better Can Help Coaches Be Effective Mentors

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How parents can help their kids feel seen

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How to Help Your Kids Navigate Social Media Without Getting Lost

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Teens Are Overwhelmed by Pressure to Achieve. How Can Parents Restore Balance?

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How to keep your kids' grandparents involved without losing your mind

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When Should You Let Your Kid Quit?

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What Happens When One Twin Scorns Social Media and the Other Embraces It

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Relax: Your adult child is probably fine

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What parents need to know about their teens’ mental health

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